Dimmitt City Information

Dimmitt, Texas

Dimmitt, Texas, in Castro county, is 53 miles SW of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 249 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are an estimated 4,375 people in the city.

The People and Families of Dimmitt

In Dimmitt, about 61% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Dimmitt, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Dimmitt. The kids here are young and many.

Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Dimmitt, Texas? Are you concerned about a family member in Dimmitt, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Dimmitt, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Dimmitt, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Dimmitt, TX. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Dimmitt, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Dimmitt, Texas with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Dimmitt, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Dimmitt, TX. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Dimmitt, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Dimmitt, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Dimmitt - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Dimmitt. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Dimmitt. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Call toll free 1-888-852-5869 to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Dimmitt, Texas Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

1-888-852-5869

There are no listings in Dimmitt, TX. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Dimmitt, Texas:

In 2008, there were 2.0 million teens (8.3 percent of the population aged 12 to 17) who had MDE during the past year. An estimated 1.5 million (6.0 percent) had MDE with severe impairment in one or more role domains (chores at home; school or work; close relationships with family; or social life).

The first methamphetamine labs in the United States produced a modest amount of the drug and were often run by outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Freebasing cocaine involves the conversion of cocaine hydrochloride into cocaine sulfate that is "free" of the additives and nearly 100% pure. It is not water soluble and has a low melting point, so it can be smoked.

Methamphetamine, like alcohol, is metabolized by the kidneys; chronic long term use of the drug can lead to severe kidney damage.

The street value of a half gram package of a bath salt product generally costs $25 to $30.

In 2005, an estimated 19.7 million Americans aged 12 or older were current (past month) illegal drug users, meaning they had used an illegal drug during the month prior to the survey interview. This estimate represents 8.1 percent of the population aged 12 years old or older.

The following survey was completed by residents of Dimmitt, Texas as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Dimmitt, Texas. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.

Survey results as of August 1, 2015

Perception of marijuana in Dimmitt, Texas.Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?

Maybe

No

Yes

97%

1%

2%

Marijuana use in Dimmitt, Texas. Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?

No

Yes

93%

7%

Have you used marijuana in the past month?

No

Yes

89%

11%

Do you use marijuana regularly?

Maybe

No

Yes

5%

81%

14%

Perception of Alcohol in Dimmitt, Texas. Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?

Maybe

No

Yes

17%

6%

77%

Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?

No

Yes

90%

10%

Do you consume alcohol daily?

Maybe

No

Yes

0%

91%

9%

How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?

0-10

11-21

22-31

32 or older

0%

17%

54%

29%

What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Dimmitt, Texas?

Boredom

Curiousity

Drugs were all around

Family problem

Hopelessness

It was easy to get

None of the above

Peer Pressure

To fit in

Unhappiness

11%

2%

2%

0%

2%

0%

61%

11%

1%

10%

Most common first drug experience in Dimmitt, Texas?

Alcohol

Club Drug

Crack Cocaine

Ecstasy

Heroin

Inhalants

Marijuana

Meth

Over The Counter Drug

Powder Cocaine

Prescription Drug

Psychedelic Drug

18%

3%

2%

4%

3%

4%

13%

4%

10%

5%

24%

10%

Use of drugs and alcohol in Dimmitt, Texas schools. Have you ever gone to school in Dimmitt, Texas under the influence of marijuana?

Maybe

No

Yes

3%

92%

5%

Have you ever gone to school in Dimmitt, Texas under the influence of alcohol?

Maybe

No

Yes

15%

82%

3%

What is the most common drug used in your school in Dimmitt, Texas?

Alcohol

Club Drug

Crack Cocaine

Ecstasy

Heroin

Inhalants

Marijuana

Meth

Over The Counter Drug

Powder Cocaine

Prescription Drug

Psychedelic Drug

22%

6%

2%

5%

2%

5%

11%

4%

12%

4%

20%

7%

Your Age?

0-10

11-21

22-31

32 or older

7%

9%

57%

27%

Your Gender?

Female

Male

24%

76%

Surveys updated monthly.

Please, do not fill out our drug and alcohol monitoring survey on this page if you do not live in Dimmitt, Texas.